Includesomeonewho feelsleft outUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)ExpressgratitudesincerelyGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedGivesomeoneyour fullattentionNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inRecognizenon-verbalcuesSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingAcknowledgesomeone’seffortOffer tolisten withoutgiving adviceSay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Validatesomeone’sfeelingsCelebratesomeone’ssuccessShare apersonalexperienceto connectSay “Thatsoundschallenging”Share akind noteormessageShowpatienceduring atoughconversationOffer words ofencouragementAsk open-endedquestionsAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Say “Iappreciateyou”ListenwithoutinterruptingIncludesomeonewho feelsleft outUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)ExpressgratitudesincerelyGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itOffer helpwithoutbeingaskedGivesomeoneyour fullattentionNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inRecognizenon-verbalcuesSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingAcknowledgesomeone’seffortOffer tolisten withoutgiving adviceSay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Validatesomeone’sfeelingsCelebratesomeone’ssuccessShare apersonalexperienceto connectSay “Thatsoundschallenging”Share akind noteormessageShowpatienceduring atoughconversationOffer words ofencouragementAsk open-endedquestionsAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Say “Iappreciateyou”Listenwithoutinterrupting

Empathy Bingo: Walk in Their Shoes - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Include someone who feels left out
  2. Use positive body language (eye contact, nodding)
  3. Express gratitude sincerely
  4. Give space when someone needs it
  5. Offer help without being asked
  6. Give someone your full attention
  7. Notice someone’s mood and check in
  8. Recognize non-verbal cues
  9. Smile at someone who seems stressed
  10. Repeat back what someone said to show understanding
  11. Acknowledge someone’s effort
  12. Offer to listen without giving advice
  13. Say “I understand how you feel”
  14. Validate someone’s feelings
  15. Celebrate someone’s success
  16. Share a personal experience to connect
  17. Say “That sounds challenging”
  18. Share a kind note or message
  19. Show patience during a tough conversation
  20. Offer words of encouragement
  21. Ask open-ended questions
  22. Ask “How can I help?”
  23. Say “I appreciate you”
  24. Listen without interrupting